Abstract The topic of this paper is WSIB (WorkplaceSafety and Insurance Board). The paper identifies the reference groups and analyzes their various information needs. The paper discusses issues pertaining to principles and working of WSIB. The author also includes an examination of existing alternative forms of workplace insurance currently in use.
Introduction
Working of WSIB
Principles of WSIB
Conclusion
From the Paper " Each employer has the right to fight an employee's WSIB statement. Therefore, for instance, an employee might have a front injury when was caused on the job. The employer may say that the wound was caused by the hockey rink or on a road accident. So therefore, in any contested state where there is a lawful question of how the damage happened, the injured worker is supposed to be given the benefit of the doubt."
Abstract The paper discusses how issues of workplacesafety have become significant in the last 100 years. The paper examines the decline in work-related injured, which can be attributed to changes in labor relations; management attitudes; legislation regarding the treatment of workers; and perhaps most simple of all an understanding by workers that one should not have to endure a workplace fraught with danger simply because it may reduce overall costs, speed up production or deal with other financial issues. The paper further examines the meatpacking industry, noting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made a pledge that they would begin more stringent oversight of meatpacking and cleaning companies.
From the Paper "All these issues will result in a greater bottom line for the meatpacking industry, which will either reduce company profits or increase the cost of the end product, essentially passing along the cost of compliance to the working man. While I have no doubt that these oppressive working conditions exist within the meat packing industry, I also believe that it will do little to help the workers to simply enact more legislation when previous legislation and published commitment on the part of OSHA, the government agency most specifically associated with workplace safety did little to improve the work place."
Tags: Tyson, Smithfield, Foods, union, Triangle, Shirt, Waist, company, fire
Abstract This paper discusses how it is vitally important that the workplace incorporate a safety program to ensure the well being of its employees, and indeed of all citizens living or moving within the premises of any specific workplace. The paper further discusses several issues of humanity that should be taken into account when formulating a workplacesafety program.
Outline:
The Importance of a Well-Written Safety Program
Steps to Establish a Safety Program
Creating and Maintaining a Safety Program
The Role of Cultural Diversity in WorkplaceSafety The Written Safety Program
Ensuring a Healthy Work Environment: Employee Assistance Programs
Other Issues: Public Safety
From the Paper "Another important matter is how the variety of cultures integrate with the general corporate culture. Each organization distinguishes itself by means of culture, which is delineated by the values and norms to which the company adheres. These need to be integrated with the safety culture framework, and the implementation of the safety program."
"As part of the corporate culture, group norms have to be clearly delineated. This also should be integrated with the various languages and cultures within the workplace. It is important that each employee be able to function within a group, especially in terms of the safety program. This is another aspect that will ensure the longevity of such a program. This is especially true in cases where a large part of the workforce is not used to functioning as a group, and where the work is of such a nature that individuals within the company perform their duties alone. "
Abstract This paper presents an examination of human safety and reliability with regard to safety in the workplace. The writer explores how hindsight always provides the ability to identify warning signs which went unheeded before disaster struck. The writer then discusses how organizations can implement a safety culture that is capable of predicting and avoiding accident risks.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Safety Culture
Conclusion
From the Paper "For many years, employers were not too concerned with the safety factor of their employees and employees, by human nature would use risk taking behaviors to get their jobs done. This combination of human high risk behavior and lack of company care provided a breeding ground for work place accidents."
"Today, company management teams are much more aware of the ultimate cost of lack of safety culture and are now much more eager to develop one at their place of business."
"As lawsuits and workers' compensation claims begin to decline the companies will see the importance of a workplace safety culture. It is important that employees believe their management team cares about their safety, therefore they will also be more inclined to participate in the idea that safety matters and high risk behaviors do not belong on the job."
Abstract In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of the meatpacking industry. Specifically, the writer discusses work safety and immigrant workers in the industry and the looks at the related recommendations of the organization Human Rights Watch. The writer points out that it is no secret that the meatpacking industry is a dangerous industry requiring regulation and scrutiny. The writer notes that Upton Sinclair first brought the industry to light in his arresting novel "The Jungle" way back in 1906. The writer maintains that while it is clear the industry is dangerous, what is not so clear is why industry officials continue to deny the safety and human rights issues that face its workers. The writer concludes that safety in the workplace, no matter what workplace it is, should be the paramount concern for all managers and leaders.
From the Paper "It is interesting to note that most of the workers in the Chicago stockyards in 1906 were immigrants, just as today, and they had their rights trampled in much the same way many of the plants are accused of violating rights even today. Thus, the safety and human rights issues may have improved, but certainly not as much as one would think they would have. The writer believes that many of the corporations are still mired in greed and corruption just as they were at the turn of the 20th century, and they will never change unless they are forced to change by the people and stricter laws. It is clear that reports and sanctions do not make a difference; they simply dispute them and continue to subjugate and mistreat their workers. They may think they have advanced from the time of Sinclair's powerful novel, but indeed they have not, which is a sad testament and legacy to the industry and its leading corporations."
This paper examines the industrial hygiene field which concerns itself with any and every potential health or safety hazard within the workplace and other vulnerable environments.
Abstract The writer of this paper details the numerous areas relevant to the industrial hygiene field including educating health care workers on the potential hazards from needles pricks, radiation, contagious and infectious diseases. The writer contends and explains why this particular field encompasses not only the health and safety needs of employees in the workplace but also their families and communities as well. This paper delves into industrial hygiene as a potential career option. This paper discusses the training involved in this field which includes prevention awareness as well as tactics used to counteract pre-existing or unavoidable hazards. This paper also explores how proper industrial hygiene practices can assist companies and organizations avoid costly lawsuits or fines for noncompliance with industry or governmental regulations.
From the Paper "Industrial hygiene is a comprehensive field encompassing the health and safety needs of workers, their families, and their communities. Industrial hygienists examine workplace environments for potential safety hazards and threats to personal and collective health and well being. For example, an industrial hygienist would take into account solvents or other chemicals used in preparation of finished goods, air quality in the workplace environment, and the quality and efficiency of workplace machinery. Industrial hygiene is a science, a field that performs empirical field studies to determine the nature of potential threats. Professional opinions are rooted in science and scientific data. Although industrial hygiene takes into account existing rules and regulations regarding workplace safety, the field also contributes enormously to the creation and implementation of new safety guidelines."
Abstract This paper examines how with capitalism and materialism gaining momentum,for a work place to be proficient in terms of quality, quantity and performance, it is highly essential that it concentrates on the moral content of organizational decision-making. It looks at how today, ethics is a major concern for global business and how the ethics of a workplace are only as much intact as the morality of its workforce. It evaluates how business enterprises are expected to work on how to modify the individual attitude in order to help business flourish and keep all employees satisfied and how incorporating and communicating ethics is a major concern and a challenge for the worldwide business.
From the Paper "Moreover, unethical behavior in the workplaces arising from the lack of ethical communication by the top management to the first-line supervisors proves the fact that employees are either directly or indirectly rewarded for unethical acts or harshly abandoned for going against the norm of practicing corruption (Zimmerman, 2001, p. 119). As explained by Jansen and Von Glinow through their exhaustive study that encouraging "counternorms" in an organization is also a form of promoting unethical standards in a company in order to save the firm's name or to avoid charges thereby reflecting the decreasing ethical communication in organizations. These experts believe that "within organizations, it is often considered not only acceptable but desirable, to be much more secretive and deceitful. The practice of stonewalling, willingly hiding relevant information is quite common (that fully supports our thesis statement). One reason for this is that organizations may actually punish those who are too open and honest" (Ronald & Sims, 1992, p. 505)."
Abstract This paper discusses how promotion of ethics in the workplace is important to the business environment because it provides a framework for how individuals will function within the organization. Strong ethical concerns shown by management and the company will offer an example to workers. According to the paper, a code of ethics produced by the business will further provide guidelines for employees to follow, and organizational support for ethical practices will ensure a reduction in ethical concerns over the life of the business.
Abstract A study which examines the ways in which business organizations have responded to concerns regarding the ill-effects of second-hand smoke in the workplace. Specifically, the purpose of the study is to determine how business managers perceive the problem of second-hand smoke and how they and their organizations have responded to this health concern. The paper includes a copy of the actual study used in each company.
Contents:
Statement of the Problem
Review of Literature
Methodology
Survey Instrument
References
From the Paper "From the perspective of business managers, ETS has become an issue of growing significance. A number of corporations in the United States have established policies that either limit or totally prohibit smoking in the workplace. They have done so in response to regulations issued by the EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), demands expressed by employees for a smoke-free environment, the escalating cost of health insurance and health care due to cigarette induced diseases, and other concerns regarding the potential property losses from fires, work productivity decline, and increased expense in ventilation facilities and maintenance."
Tags: business, management, cigarette, employee, health, safety, environment, ventilation, company
Abstract This paper describes how different safety cultures in aviation have the potential to improve or worsen the safety performance of individual organisations. Recommendations are made in regard to the implementation and control of organisational safety culture to ensure safe practices through detailed engineering of workplace procedures and communication lines. The functionalist and interpretive perspectives of safety culture as described by Glendon (2000) are examined, demonstrating why the strengths of operating under an interpretive perspective within a functionalist framework are appropriate in the aviation industry. The importance of understanding the concepts of safety mission and safety involvement are considered. It is argued that, although difficult to categorically claim, there is little doubt that the differences in safety culture evident in the industry can have significant impact on an organisation's level of safety.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction and Background Why Safety Culture Is So Important In Aviation
Safety Cultures in Aviation
Conclusion and Implications
Reference List
From the Paper "It is widely understood throughout the domains of aviation, medicine, defence and other safety-sensitive industries that maintaining an effective strategy to minimise the possibility and consequences of error is absolutely obligatory. Additionally, specific measures to manage the overall safety of operations can define an organisation's ability to operate viably (Glendon, 2000; Hudson, 2001; Reason, 1997). This does not just include the cost of error, but also an organisation's ability to determine risk and make decisions based on the assessment of risk. This paper identifies the steps management of aviation organisations can take to implement strategies to provide a positive safety culture within their organisation, encouraging both healthier safety attitudes and consequently, financial gain."
Abstract This paper explores Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in the workplace. It discusses the responsibilities and purpose of OSHA and looks at the guidelines they establish to deal with problems that occur on the job. The paper specifically examines the role of OSHA in ensuring that people remain safe in the workplace and describes the inspections they conduct.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
OSHA in the Workplace OSHA Inspections
Conclusion
From the Paper "Overall it is apparent that OSHA will conduct inspections whenever the administration feels that such inspections are warranted. A business that is subjected to an inspection must attempt to put forth the most positive picture of the company. The business must understand the critical nature of the health and safety standards established by OSHA and comply with these standards. Not doing so can result in the injury or death of an employee or a customer, which can be a costly way to bring a business into compliance. In addition, ignoring citations can result in serious legal troubles for the business. The research also indicates that OSHA is attempting to improve the manner in which it interacts with employers by acting as educators that are there to serve and assist employers."
Abstract This paper explains that maintaining a safe and healthy workplace should be the primary goal of any organization. The author defines and describes the significance of each potential health and safety challenge. The paper relates the potential means of meeting that challenge.
From the Paper "Without a doubt, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace should be the primary goal of any organization. Healthy and safe employees have higher morale in general and contribute more to the goals of the organization. Additionally, when an employee is hurt on the job, it requires support costs that are usually the responsibility of the organization to fulfill."
Abstract This paper argues that organizational ethics is related as much to organizational culture and leadership, or organizational value, as it is to a clear and concise code of ethics. The paper asserts that organizations need to ensure that not only is there a well-documented code of ethics but that all employees, from executive management to the lowest level of employee, are well versed in the document and are well aware of the organization's expectations regarding acceptable and appropriate behavior. The paper goes on to discuss how organizational ethics are maintained through a balanced approach in human resources, through ethical leadership strategies, and though ethical training.
Outline:
Organizational Value
Professional Development
Ethical Leadership
Equality
Ethics Training
From the Paper "Organizations need to ensure that not only is there a well documented code of ethics but that all employees, from executive management to the lowest level of employee, are well-versed in the document and are well-aware of the organization's expectations regarding acceptable and appropriate behavior. The precedent established by executive management ensures that employees who might waiver when faced with regulatory loopholes or quandaries that seem to blur the line between what is ethical and what is not, will be able to rely on their organization's support by taking the high-road every time or at least in gaining higher opinion and feedback."
Tags:organization leadership, human resources, employee strategies business
Abstract This paper discusses how issues of ethics in business practices in the age of increasing computer technology and the importance of managing information have come to the forefront of organizational management issues. It looks at how, in a society that now creates much of its wealth, not from hardwood products, or services, but from the use of information, the integrity of that information is imperative to the ongoing well-being of the organization. It discusses how managing ethics in the workplace holds tremendous benefit for leaders and managers and benefits both the moral and the practical factors, and how how computer ethics are constructed by the individual, but also adopted by society and the individual's environment. It uses the example of the Concorde supersonic airliner to show how an entire area of ethical considerations exists outside the arena of technological and computer ethics, such as issues of the environment, the cost / benefit ratio of the supersonic travel, and the economics of Concorde's high fuel usage when compared to other forms of transportation.
From the Paper "The first areas shared by Concorde and the general field of computer technology are that of advancing expectations. The average desktop computer contains more computer power than the command module used on the Apollo 13 space mission. As computers evolve, and the prospect of AI is considered a possibility, ethical questions as to the expectations these advancements create begin to surface. Is it ethical for computer science to bring to the culture advancements which it is not ready to accept, or not fully equipped to manage? In light of the recent terrorist attacks, the issue of "face recognition" surveillance equipment has been considered. In a country which honors freedom and independence, the idea of a large databank of information being collected and accessed regarding my personal life every time I walk through an airport is on the Orwellian side of acceptable."
